JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones
Which of the following compounds will most readily be dehydrated to give alkene under acidic condition?
- A \(4-\) Hydroxypentan \(-2-\) one
- B \(3-\) Hydroxypentan \(-2-\) one
- C \(1-\) Pentano
- D \(2-\) Hydroxycyclopentanone
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(A) \(4-\) Hydroxypentan \(-2-\) one
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